How a Lot Survey Is Performed
A lot survey (also called a boundary or residential property survey) establishes the legal boundaries of your parcel. Whether you are buying a home, building a fence, or resolving a line dispute with a neighbor, the process follows the same proven steps licensed surveyors use across Ohio.
Step 1: Office Research
Before field crews visit your lot, we review recorded documents at the county recorder and gather evidence that defines your property:
- Your deed and legal description (lot/block, metes and bounds, or similar)
- Subdivision plat and any prior surveys on file
- Easements, rights-of-way, and setback requirements from title work
- Adjacent parcel deeds when corner evidence is unclear
Step 2: Field Measurements
On site, we locate existing corner monuments (iron pins, concrete hubs, stones, and similar) and measure between them using GPS/GNSS and total station equipment. Where corners are missing, we set new monuments at calculated positions. We also note fences, buildings, and other improvements near the lines.
Step 3: Boundary Analysis and Plat
Back in the office, we reconcile field measurements with the legal description, resolve any conflicts using professional judgment and Ohio surveying standards, and draft a scaled lot survey map showing your boundaries, dimensions, monuments, and relevant improvements.
What You Receive
You get a signed and sealed survey plat (certificate) suitable for lenders, title companies, building departments, and your own records. The map clearly shows where your lot begins and ends so you can build, fence, or close with confidence.
15-Business-Day Turnaround
Compass 360 Surveying guarantees a 15-business-day turnaround from accepted quote to finished plat for typical residential lot surveys in our service area.
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Need a Lot Survey?
Call 614-205-0721 or request a free quote. We usually respond within 24 hours.